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FREEDOM
(An e-introduction to the secrets of NLP)
by Clare Walker
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Stage One: What is this, "NLP"?
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INTRODUCTION
Hi.
Thanks so much for downloading this course, and trusting me as your
teacher.
Before we begin, it might be helpful for you to know how and why I came
to believe so firmly in the power of the material that you're about to
discover. (In the full version of this course, you'll be able to click through
to an audio introduction here).
Five years ago
If you had met me five years ago, you'd probably have got the impression
that I was pretty miserable.
I was stuck in a job that I hatedRespectable and professional, yes, but
slowly killing the, "real me," all the same.
My surroundings were driving me nutsand worst of all, I was the
ultimate, "singleton".
"Us" and "them"?
I read self-help books, and even went on some courses, but nothing
seemed to change. Life, it seemed, was still composed of, "them" (who,
"had it all", apparently without effort) and, "us" (the rest of us, who,
"tried hard," but still felt as if dirty water was being continually splashed
in our faces).
The books were all very, well, but I doubted that I could take the risk of
being an optimist.I had been as a child, and had achieved quite a lot by
the age of 18, but after all, I was an adult now. Surely it was better to,
"play it safe", because after all, if you risk little and expect less, there's
no danger of disappointment.
And anyway, all those damn books that urge you to, "think positively,"
never actually told me how to achieve that worthy goal. So I began to
believe that happiness was not a, "realistic," aim for people like me.
In thinking like this, I was no different, and no worse off than 90% of
the population.
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But now, five years later, I find myself enjoying every day of my life.
I have a job that I love, (being a teacher and author) Click here to
verify this, and find out how my print book, "Socialising for Success"
can help you boost your confidence.
I like my surroundings.
I am in a wonderful relationship.
And, far from getting worse, life continues to improve.
Being introduced to NLP was the single most important factor that
helped me to bring about those changes for myself. (And most of these
changes, and the foundations of many more, took much less than five
years to happen).
I've also seen and heard this approach work for a wide range of other
people, from all walks of life, having had them as my fiends, colleagues, or
students at London's Mary Ward Centre, where I now teach NLP.
That's why I know that it can help you too, if you allow it to do so.
Above all, please have fun with this material, and know that my primary
concern, and that of the people working with me, is to give you the best,
most fruitful, and most enjoyable learning experience of your life.
All that said, come with me now, and begin to enjoy your life, and live it,
as you've meant to all along.
Very best wishes
Clare
AGREEMENTS
Like any product, using, "Find your Freedom," makes you part of a legal
agreement.
But they are designed to fit the unique nature of the course, and in
themselves to help you to begin to take responsibility for change in your
own life. Therefore, we recommend that you read them.
purchase the full version, we vow to give you the very best e-NLP support
we can, but we cannot make promises about your success, as this remains
in your hands.
This course is for general information only
Neither I, Clare Walker, nor anyone else involved with the website can be
in any way responsible for any consequences arising from your reading or
using this book. In particular, its purpose is to provide general
information only, and is not meant to stand in the place of any kind of
therapy or counselling.
The course can be used at the same time as counselling or therapy, but
please tell your counsellor, therapist, doctor or other practitioner about
the course if you are having any kind of therapy, counselling or treatment
whilst taking this course.
This course is designed to be a springboard to greater personal
happiness. Whilst you may wish to share any general insights you gain
from it with friends or family, taking this course without more, in no way
qualifies you to undertake any kind of therapy or developmental work
upon another person. Concentrate instead upon using this course to bring
about improvements in your own life, and lead others by example.
Take an NLP Practitioner Training
What's more, no part of this course is a substitute for the enjoyment
and value you'd gain from actually taking a "live" course and becoming a
qualified NLP Practitioner and/or Master Practitioner. Course details can
be found within the full version of the course itself.
Dispute Resolution
Finally, in the very unlikely event of any disputes arising in relation to this
book, by buying it, you agree:
- That all matters relating to it are governed by the law of England and
Wales, and
- That any disputes be subject first of all to an independent mediation
process.
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PRACTICALITIES
Just before we begin, here's some practical ideas to bear in mind about
how to get the very most from this course.
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Audio clips. In the full version only .(These are specifically designed
to run on virtually any kind of playback software. In all likelihood,
you've already got the software you need, but just in case you need
it, Windows MediaPlayer is available for free, by clicking here.)
An example of how the points being explained might play out in real
life for a , "real" person, "Bloggs," (who is mysteriously the same as
John or Jane Doe, if you're reading this in the US).
"What if"discussions. (Remember that if you purchase the full
version, you can also join the discussion list to take these further).
Suggested activities to help you integrate NLP into your everyday life,
in-between completion of each stage.
Suggested points at which you might like to keep a journal, as it'll
really help you to track your own progress (remember that a journal
can be pictorial or speech-based, and needn't involve a lot of work).
Links to further resources. (Keep calmif you just stick with this
course, you will learn all the key points you need to. It's just that I'm
so often asked how people can take things even further, that it helps
us both if I increase your options by mentioning extra resources in
context).
"Discussion Points" to help you track your own understanding.
In addition, you'll find that:
1) Certain terms within the text are emboldened. These words are
specific pieces of NLP jargon. They have been kept to a minimum, and
are all explained in the text as they occur and in the glossary.
Remember, it isn't the jargon which matters, it's the practical
application of techniques that counts.
2) Certain points have been placed in boxes, like this one. That means
that it's a key concept in the NLP, "model of the world," or in relation
to this course in particular.
6) Occasionally, you will also find a phrase in italics. These are NLP
Presuppositions, (ie phrases which, when acted upon allow you to
incorporate the positive, curious spirit into your life). An example would
be that "You cannot not communicate" (the idea that our every action
conveys a message to others, whether we are conscious of this or not).
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FINALLY
You can also repeat sections as much as you like-that's the great thing
about an e-course.
There are no time-limits and no obligation to carry out any part of the
course which does not appeal to you.
On the other hand, the more you put into the course, the more you will
get out of it.
There's certainly no obligation at all to get in touch with me, unless you
want to, (or unless you have completed the full version of the course need
or want a certificate to say that you've completed this introductory
course.)
At the end of the day, my only suggested ground rules are that:
You approach each of the main sections in separate chunks, with some
time to practise the ideas between each chunk. It isn't my job to tell
you how long those chunks, or the interval between them, should be,
as you know yourself best, but you WILL get more from this course if
you make a pact with yourself actually to DO some or all of the
activities suggested.
That you allow yourself to approach this course with an attitude of
curiosity, light-heartedness, and funthe true hallmarks of NLPers.
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OVERVIEW
NLP is an umbrella term for a collection of ideas often known as, "the
psychology of excellence".
NLP helps us to understand and map our own individual state of mind
at any given time, and those of other people.
A key NLP skill is to home in on "Yes," rather than, "No".
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MAIN DESCRIPTION
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It is ironic that a subject
which is all about ease should have ended up with a name that is such a
mouthful. However, an understanding of the context in which it came to
be discovered will make the term easier to understand.
NLP was devised in the early 1970's in California. It is an umbrella term,
covering all kinds of thinking pattern (or "models"). The common link
between each of these patterns is that, when used in a particular way,
they help people to increase their happiness, communication skills,
effectiveness, productivity and sense of personal freedom many, many
times over.
Whilst many different people stumbled across one or more of these
patterns before the 1970s, Richard Bandler and John Grinder were the
first people to realise that isolating and using these patterns of
excellence was a study in its own right. They were also the first people to
use the term, NLP.
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THE ORIGINAL DEFINITION OF NLP
As Bandler and Grinder's work was a collection of strategies and ideas,
(sometimes called, "models") naming them proved a challenge. The name
which they chose reflected their original backgrounds in linguistics and
science and accurately described the issues at the heart of their
techniques
NEURO meaning "of the brain and nervous system";
LINGUISTIC meaning "related to language"; and
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It's the last three definitions that we will be referring to most often on
this course.
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GLOSSARY
Like any field, NLP has developed some jargon terms along the way, so
being aware of them is part of your overall NLP experience.
But please concentrate on DOING, NLP rather than knowing fancy
wordsit's much more important to be able to create effective changes
than to reel off lists of terms!
Having said that, this basic glossary will be useful to refer to occasionally
throughout the course.
Term
Definition
Anchors
Auditory
Baseline state
Behavioural flexibility
Congruence
Kinaesthetic or "K"
Logical levels
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Modality
NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming;
NLP Presuppositions
Relating to smell;
Reframing
Representational Systems, or
"Rep. Systems"
State
Subjective experience
Timeline
An individual's personal
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a blue circle.
And thats OK, because your brain is naturally wired to focus on what
exists, rather than what doesn't.
To put it another way, in the sentence:
"Don't think of a blue circle,"
your brain must conjure up some thought relating to a blue circle before
it clears it away, even though it may manage to clear away the circle very
quickly.
(If by any chance you were thinking something different, then that's
positive too, as you've clearly already got a habit of deliberately
independent thinking that's a great starting point in NLP).
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What's the impact of all this?
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In short, use words like "Yes," "Can," "Do" and, "Is" rather than,"No",
"Can't," "Don't" and,"Isn't" to be at your most effective.
And so, all those self-help books that ask you to, "Think Positively!" Are
on the right trackbut it all makes more sense, and seems more
believable, once you know why.
EXTENSION:
If you want to take all these ideas even further, positive phrasing can go
a whole lot further than merely removing negative words. If you're aiming
for maximum impact, challenge yourself to remove, "wishy-washy" words
such as:
"Quite"
"Rather," and
"Try to"
as well as any others that you feel weaken the strength of your words.
(Although of course, if you are unsure about anything, keep them
infinding freedom is about dealing with things as they are, rather than
some , "perfect," cloud-cuckoo land!)
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ACTIVITY
Think for just a few moments about something you enjoy.
Then click through to the next page.
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Did you notice how, by concentrating upon the thought, it became bigger
and bigger?
The strength of any thought increases the more attention you place upon
it. So you have a choice as to whether you create upward spirals
Or downward ones.
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Concentrating upon thoughts that are positive for you becomes second
nature once you've done it for a very short timethen you'll wonder how
you ever managed without it.
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BLOGGS' EXAMPLE
Bloggs desperately wants to try out these new ideas, but is put off by the
thought that other people might think him/her too idealistic.
Firstly, what would your response be to his concerns?
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MAKING IT HAPPEN IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
The purpose of these, "Making it Happen," sections is to enable you to put
the ideas you learn at each stage into practice in, "real life".
Each of these sections includes discussion points. These will help you to
understand how NLP might be applied in typical situations to help people
free their mind.
No part of this course, whether a discussion section or not, can possibly
give you definite answersNLP is about your own thoughts, which are
unique to you.
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Having said all this, here are some guidelines to help you start to get
more out of life, every day.
1.
Be aware of how many times in the day you say (either to yourself,
or another person) something which is negatively rather than
positively phrased. Eg. "I don't want another boring day!," rather
than, "I want an interesting day!"
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3.
4.
Become aware of the things you're dwelling upon. If you find that
they depress you, consciously move your thoughts to a happier
topic, and be aware of the difference in how you feel.
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6.
7.
The full version of this course will introduce you thoroughly to NLP.
But if you're one of those people that just loves the feeling of
reading an actual book as well, click here for details about Joseph
O'Connor's "NLP Workbook"
DISCUSSION POINT
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You find that you are always saying, "I feel awfulI can't stop thinking
about".
How might your knowledge from this stage of the course help you?
Click to the next page for some ideas.
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SOME IDEAS
Change your thoughts
As thoughts attract thoughts, your first and most obvious course of
action is to think about something else.
Many people resist this: it seems too simple.
But in fact, at first, you may need to change the direction of your
thoughts several times in a day, or even an hour.
If you start to do this, be aware of the times when it works, and let
everything else go. In other words, if you must resist something, resist
the temptation to beat yourself up for any time at which you are lessthan-perfect. This is a new idea, it'll take a little time to get used to it!
Head in the sand?
Some people feel that to take this approach is like burying their head in
the sand, or running away from the problem.
In fact, by doing this, you are more likely to resolve any difficulties
because:
1)
Thinking about something else ensures that the thought stops
growing, and therefore is more manageable.
2)
It takes the pressure off your mind, and helps the more creative
parts of it to be free to come up with new ideas and solutions.
However, if you still feel that extra worry is your, "early warning
system," then, at the first sign of it, acknowledge it, thank the feeling
for alerting you, and then set your mind to finding a solution that you
want.
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NLP is far more concerned with how people think rather than what they
think.
This stage's activities will help you begin to explore your internal world,
and that of other people.
NLP concentrates on the idea that we build our impression of the world
using our five senses. These impressions are also created to give us our
own version, or memory of past events, and our projections about that
which might happen in the future.
So, by being aware of the way in which you are using your senses to,
"build", your world, you can, if you choose, change your perception of,
"reality".
Many people these days are already in touch with their internal world as
never before, through such processes as meditation and psychotherapy.
Why then, can an understanding of how the internal world is constructed
rather than that which it contains, be of any use? Here are just some of
the reasons:
The "internal world" metaphor provides another central reference
point, via which the whole of the original NLP strategy collection can
be understood.
If you know how rather than just what you think, you will be better
able to control your thoughts so that they serve you well, rather than
being, "your own worst enemy".
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A SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE
You might find it easier to work through the next activity by listening to
the audio version, (which is available in the full version of the course).
ACTIVITY
Close your eyes.
1. Think of an everyday experience, such as travelling to work, or going
shopping. Bring the experience to mind as vividly as you can. If you are
doing this exercise in a pair, choose similar experiences to recollect.
2. Now, remove each of your five senses from the memory, one by one.
So, please remove any element of the memory relating to:
sight,
touch (including both internal and external sensations)
hearing-including any internal conversations you may be having with
yourself smell and;
taste)
3. Be aware of what, if anything, remains.
4. Restore your internal world to its former glory, sense by sense. Note
whether the restoration of a particular sense does more to
reconstruct the memory than the others.
5. Congratulations! You've just become consciously aware of your inner
experience.
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6. If you're working through this course with anyone else, compare notes
on the experience with your partner, and be aware of the differences.
If you're doing the activity by yourself, check out whether the same
senses are key for you as you take apart and put back together a
different experience or memory.
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EXTENSION:
1. Bring the experience from the last exercise back into your mind. Be
aware of whether you are:
A) actually in the experience, or
B) looking at the experience as an outside observer.
2. If you are looking at the event, try experiencing it. What difference
does this make to the way you feel about the event?
3. If you were experiencing the event, what is it like to be an observer?
What difference does it make to your feelings?
In NLP, you are said to be associated if you feel that you are
experiencing an event directly as you recall or project it.
If you are remote from it as it plays through your mind, you are said to
be dissociated.
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And all of this is relevant because
Our feelings about the world around us change according to the way in
which we represent that world to ourselves in our minds.
Now that we know how those thoughts are put together, it's much easier
to know how to change them, in order to get an effect which leaves you
feeling more positive.
BLOGGS' EXAMPLE
Let's look at a practical example of this with our friend, Bloggs, who is
thinking about meeting the new boss. (In the full version, you'll be able to
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click here to download a Flash demo that'll give you a peep into Bloggs'
mind).
(If by any chance this isn't working on your machine, you'll need to
download the free Flash player here. If you have difficulty accessing the
clip for any other reason, please click to the next page, for a written
summary.)
BLOGGS' REACTIONS
As you'll probably have noticed from the clip, it wasn't the idea of the
new boss that Bloggs found scary, but Bloggs' own interpretation of the
boss as looming and laughing at him that put him off.
If he'd thought of the boss as a cute gingerbread person, whatever the
truth of the matter, he'd have spent the weeks prior to meeting the boss
in a much happier state.
ACTIVITY
1. Think back to an experience that causes you some mild discomfort, say
embarrassment.
2. Consciously alter the sights, sounds, feelings, sensations, tastes and
smells that make up the memory. For instance, you might want to:
Put more colour, or light into the picture, or remove any overbrightness.
Add an uplifting soundtrack, or take away any, "nagging voices" in an
existing one.
Change any tense or tight sensations in your body into warm, relaxed
ones, or even
Be aware of the incident from a distance (dissociation) instead of
feeling directly involved in it.
3. Be aware of the changes you need to make in order to live with the
memory more comfortable, then notice how your whole take on the
incident changes.
4. Finally, whizz forward ion your mind to a point in the future where the
memory might have been a problem for you. Be aware of how you think
you'll tackle that event now. (And know that you can repeat this
activity as often as you need to in order to feel as good as possible.)
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GOING GLOBAL
Of course, not all, "maps" are as physical as that of the London
Underground!
Most, "maps" can't be seen, touched or felt, and are instead a collection
of powerful ideas, attitudes and beliefs.
What's more, a single , "map", can be shared by more than one person.
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That's how mass movements, religions and political alliances beginA set
of shared ideas (the map) provides a common bond. This is absolutely
natural, but problems can occur when other parties (or countries)
disagree with those ideas (ie, they have a different, "map").
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sense. Eg instead of just saying, "I feel relaxed", you might "have a
warm feeling in my stomach."
2. A crucial question in NLP is "What do you want?" Start thinking this
week about a specific issue which you'd like to resolve, or move
towards resolving, during the course. Don't worry if it seems farfetched. Just think about what you'd really, really, like to achieve, if
you could. This will prepare you for the next stage.
3. As in the last stage, keep listing in your mind at least 5 GOOD things
that happened to you during that day (remember, they needn't be big,
but they must be positive).
4. The NLP Presupposition for this stage is, "The map is not the
territory". As you apply this in your life over the next few days, (a
week is ideal) be aware of how it changes your attitude to the world
around you.
5. Go back over as many memories as you can, and be aware of how they
are put together for you, sense by sense.
6. Who said that activities on a course had to be dull? For a mindexpanding take on, "different worlds", watch or re-watch any episode
of Ally McBealwhich specialises in showing the characters' internal
worlds on film, instead.
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DISCUSSION POINTS:
How could the things you've learnt in this stage be used:
To help you to get on with a, "difficult" relative?
To assist politicians and leaders in building a more peaceful world?
To help someone who is nervous about presentations or exams, which
they say they always, "mess up"?
As ever, there are no, "right," answers to these questions.
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You'll find personal ideas about some NLP-based approaches on the next
page.
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SOME IDEAS
In many ways, the concept of, "maps," and internal worlds can be applied
identically whether you're talking about a, "difficult", relative or a
disagreement between nationsthe only difference is the number of
people involved.
In both cases, the person seeking to forge a resolution needs to accept
the other person (or country's) world-view, completely without
judgement.
This is not at all the same thing as agreeing with it! It's just that by
respecting the other person's right to have a different, "internal world",
you will automatically build bridges, because that person will sense that
you are honouring their right to have their own stancewhether he or she
is one of your in-laws, or a world leader!
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7. NB. Remember, if you get stuck at any point in the exercise, that's
positiveit means that you are making sure that the goal REALLY is
right for you. If at any stage you find that the outcome won't work as
it is, go back to an earlier stage in the processeven to the beginning
if necessary. This process is designed to leave you only with the
outcomes you really want.
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The solution for her is to go through her outcomes one by one, starting
with the outcome which feels right for her. (She can then repeat the
process as many times as she needs to do so.)
Mr Bloggs' entire problem, he feels, is that he can, "never decide what it
is that I even might want."
In this case, his outcome might be," To know what it is that I want[to do]
next in my life".
If these examples apply to you to, take heart, as nearly all of us tend to
veer towards one or other of these positions.
2. Phrase it in a way that's positive for you
You've already had some practice at phrasing that feels positive for you,
in Step One. So draw upon this and give what you want the most powerful
expression that you can.
Eg. Instead of saying, "I want to try to get a new job,"
Why not say, "I want to get a new job"
And just to recap, the reason for this positive phrasing isYep, as in
Stage One, that your brain is designed to think most efficiently about
what it wants, rather than that which it doesn't want.
Having said that, different people still have individual preferences about
what they consider to feel most positive.
For instance, I like to put "want" in my phrases, because it feels powerful,
and works for me.
Other people associate, "want" with, "lack" and therefore it has the
opposite effect for them.
3. Assess how you will know when you have achieved the outcome, ie
What will you see yourself or others doing?
What will people be saying/what else might you be hearing (eg
laughter)?
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If you find you can answer, "Yes!," enthusiastically here, the chances are
that you have so much thirst to fulfil your outcome that it'll help you to
maintain your desire for it, even when facing challenges along the way.
If you feel lukewarm at this stage, that's fine tooIt's just a sign that
you should either repeat parts one and two of this process again, or if
that still doesn't make the idea appeal enough, just choose another
outcome!
5. Ask yourself, what do you gain at present from not achieving this
outcome? (This is the crux of the whole technique, and reflects
the NLP presupposition the "Every behaviour has a positive
intention").
This step is crucial, unusual and boosts your sense of self-worth too.
It's a boost for you because it assumes that your already doing the best
you can with the information and attitudes you have. Allow yourself to
give yourself the benefit of the doubt about this, and enjoy the sense of
freedom that this brings you.
It's unusual, because as far as I know, this question, and the assumption
behind it, is unique to NLP.
And it's crucial because working with it will enable you to change your
current patterns quickly and easily.
As a quick tip, it's best to do this section of the process with a pen and
paper, giving yourself about 15 minutes of quiet time in which to list every
advantage to your current position that you can think of.
(By the way, if this information should come out in "fits and starts",
that's fineit's just the way your mind's workingbe easy on yourself,
and avid looking in detail at anything on that list until you've finished this
section of the task).
Click through to page 45 for more thoughts about how, "Every behaviour,"
can, "have a positive intention."
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Eg, sometimes people find that one of the "pay-offs" of being unwell is
that they are nurtured by others for the first time. Their challenge is
then to set the goal of becoming healthy, yet still receiving appropriate
nurturing.
8. What is the context of the outcome, ie:
When do you want the outcome?
Where do you want the outcome to occur?
With/for whom do you want the outcome?
Is there any person, place or time in relation to which the
outcome would not be appropriate?
For how long do you/others need the outcome to last?
If you're the kind of person who prefers to think about life in general
terms, ("The big picture") you might be especially tempted to skip
through this part of the process. If so, here are two good reasons to
think about it especially carefully.
First of all, thinking through all the details (or even better, writing them
all down) helps you to translate your thoughts from dreams in your mind
into a positive action plan. (For more about putting your ideas into action
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see any of Anthony Robbins books or tapes, eg. "Awaken the Giant
Within", or, "Unleash the Power Within").
Secondly, have you ever heard the phrase, "Be careful of what you ask
for, because you might just get!" This part of the process helps you to be
absolutely sure that you really do want exactly that for which you're
asking.
A cautionary tale
When I did this process for the very first time, I was very successful in
my working life, but had been single and unhappy about it for two years.
So I decided that my outcome should be to:
"Transfer the confidence and resources I already have in my working life,
into my love life"
Sure enough, a new relationship did soon begintwo hours after I lost my
job.
So I had indeed managed to "transfer", the relevant confidence and
resources, just as I'd stated in my outcome.
If I'd put proper thought and planning into this stage of the process, I
might well have thought more about context, and decided that I wanted a
relationship, "alongside my current job", for example.
So spend some time crafting the details of that which you want hereit's
well worth it!
9. A) Is the outcome worth the cost to you (or to another person, if
their goal is being set)?
B) If this is unclear, make a list of the costs of achieving the
outcome, then a list of the costs of NOT achieving it, in the longterm, and compare the two.
(Remember that cost can be measured in terms of time, energy
goodwill, physical help and any other resource that means
something to you, as well as actual money).
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This stage of the process says it all really, and again, it's worth spending
some time over.
Depending on the outcome you have in mind (because remember, this
process can be used in any situation, at home, at work, or socially) it
might even be appropriate to ask others for data (eg, enquiring about the
cost of new equipment).
10. Finally, ask yourself, "Do I feel comfortable with this
outcome?"
This question is actually a good point to include in any personal
development workand it's one which only you can answer.
If you (or anyone else trying out the process) can give a resounding,
"Yes!" with all your heart and soul at this point, then the process is
finished.
If not, keep recycling through this process until you can , "sign-up," to an
outcome wholeheartedly.
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But no matter how small, this method always gives you a manageable next
step-helping you to start the task more quickly.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
Using the diagram on the last page, map out manageable steps towards a
goal that you really, really, wants to achieve.
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Your task
In general, the quickest way to find your freedom, will be to concentrate
on keeping this assumption steady in relation to yourself and those around
youwhilst keeping an open mind about others in the wider world.
After all, if everyone in the world did this, the net results would be
astonishing.
And in the meantime, just give the assumption of positive intentions a go.
I promise you, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how the world around you
appears to change as you do so.
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